New York Hot Dog Cart Onion Sauce
In New York a true New York Hot Dog ordered from a cart is, Nathan Hot Dogs, Mustard, Onion Sauce, and topped with Sauerkraut. This recipe comes from a person who's dad owned a New York Hot Dog Cart. This is the true recipe for Onion Sauce for New York Hot dogs.
Description
In New York a true New York Hot Dog ordered from a cart is, Nathan Hot Dogs, Mustard, Onion Sauce, and topped with Sauerkraut. This recipe comes from a person who's dad owned a New York Hot Dog Cart. This is the true recipe for Onion Sauce for New York Hot dogs.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 2 medium onions, sliced very thinly
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 cup water
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- In a small sauce pan place vegetable oil, and onions.
- Cook over medium heat; saute until onion is soft; don't burn it.
Quickly add ketchup, water, cinnamon, salt and stir.
- Stir for at least 20 minutes or until the water is reduced about 1/2.
- When I use the sauerkraut I boil it with added water to make it softer.
Note
The sauerkraut used on the New York dog is boiled with added water to make it softer.